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Mastercard Wins ATM Antitrust Case, Quarterly Growth Exceeds Expectations
A Washington D.C. federal judge dismissed a long-running antitrust class action against Mastercard on September 30, 2026, according to Law360.
The case accused Visa and Mastercard of violating antitrust rules through ATM fee restrictions affecting independent machine operators.
This dismissal removes one litigation issue from the immediate backdrop, while separate payment pricing disputes continue to shape the sector.
Mastercard reported USD 9.28 billion in revenue for the second quarter of 2026, up 14.10 percent from the same quarter a year earlier.
The company's quarterly growth beats expectations, with adjusted earnings per share reaching USD 5.04, exceeding the USD 4.77 consensus estimate.